July 2013 7 Dear Readers, Ramadan Kareem! The Holy Month is upon us again; it’s one of my favourite times of the year. The breaking of a daily fast with an Iftar buffet, and evenings spent at ghabgas around town, are amongst my fondest memories of living in the Kingdom. As is in keeping with traditions at Bahrain This Month we have included a round-up of post-sunset activities at leading hotels and other venues in this issue. Our lineup of interviews includes Aruna Ladva, a founder of the Bahrain Mediation Centre, who has launched a new book It’s Time for Relationships. Based on her own experiences and inner reflections, she examines the core of the many different relationships we have in our lives. Across town resides James Macpherson, CEO at the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution. He tells us that conciliation is becoming an increasingly attractive option, when compared to going to court. Our happenings pages review a series of events taking place in our malls over the Ramadan period and a review of summer camps for the kids to keep them occupied. In our clubs article we speak to The Palm Association and the charitable work in which they engage, particularly during the course of the Holy Month. Our motoring pages are full of deals for the season as we preview a host of promotions all designed to get us to acquire a new set of wheels. We also speak to the French ambassador as we celebrate Bastille Day, and take a look at how our lives are impacted by embracing the products and services available from this major European country. I’d also like to take time out to mark a landmark of our own this month. This is the 100th issue of Bahrain This Month to which our publishing director and de facto editor, David M Robertson, has contributed. Everywhere I go around the island I am complimented over the quality of the magazine. It’s a reflection of the commitment of our editorial and production teams under David’s watchful guidance. Speaking of milestones, this month starts the countdown to another major one not just for the magazine but the publishing world in this part of the world. The April 2014 issue will be our 200th edition. In the meantime, enjoy the great way of life that the Kingdom has to offer. The team Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Email: [email protected] Publishing Director David M. Robertson Editorial queries: [email protected] Editorial Consultant Dr. Paul Balles Assistant Editor Elma Bartholomew Events Editor Maryam Toorani Contributors James Claire (dining), Simi Kamboj Bystander Editor Anil Ravi Shankar Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Dalal Al-Sabbagh, Romeo San Miguel, Rodolfo A. Reyes Jr. Staff Photographers Shankar Kunhambu, Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Personnel Manager Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Sales Manager Mayukh Majumdar Media Sales Marise Prata Dos Santos, Hilary James Circulation Manager Fawaz Al Balooshi Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Rafeeq Mohammed, Gopal Arul Kumar, Epegenio Tempra Jr. Distributor Al Hilal Corporation Photography Picture Arabia: [email protected] Printing Press Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej W.L.L., Bahrain Published monthly by Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. P.O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place St., Helier Jersey JE48JJ, Channel Islands, U.K. Red House Marketing P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777, Fax: (+973) 17 813-700 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. Bahrain This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide France in Bahrain | Supermarkets | Big Deals On Wheels Featured This Month: YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE BD 2.000 (SR 20) HAPPENINGS ~ DINING ~ ARTS SCENE ~ CLUBS & SPORTS ~ KIDS’ EVENTS ~ AFTER DARK ~ SAT TV July 2013 ~ Vol. 17 ~ Issue 7 www.bahrainthismonth.com www.bahrainthismonth.com Iftars and Ghabgas Ramadan Kareem! July 2013 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman Cover Cover Picture: Ramadan — a time to spend with family and friends. www.facebook.com/bahrainthismonth Join us on Facebook If you are wondering what this image to the left is, or the one on the front cover, it’s a QR code. To find out how to use these, read page 148. www.bahrainthismonth.com btm200 April 2014
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